FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan

FCDO advises against travel to Sudan for security reasons.

Security situation in Sudan

We are closely monitoring the situation in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan where there are ongoing military clashes. There is now fighting in various locations across Sudan. Khartoum International Airport is currently closed.

Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast. Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.

Evacuation

The British Government will help British nationals to leave Sudan from 25 AprilApril. Flights leave from Wadi Saeedna airfield (GPS: 15° 48 10 N, 32° 29 32 E; WhatThreeWords: refusals.atom.herds). Please travel to this location as soon as possible to be processed for the flight.

We can only evacuate British passport holders and immediate family members (spouse/partner and children under 18 years old) who are either non-visa nationals or those with existing UK entry clearance. This is defined as anyone with a valid UK visa / visa vignette in their passport, or a UK Biometric Residence permit.

Seats will be allocated on the basis of vulnerability, starting with family groups with children, the elderly or people with documented medical conditions.

Travel within Sudan is conducted at your own risk and plans may change depending on the security situation.

We are continuing to work up other options to help British nationals wanting to leave Sudan, including at other ports of exit.

Tell FCDO you’re in Sudan

If you have already registered your presence in Sudan, we will try to contact you. You do not need to contact us again. If you have not registered yet, you should register your presence in Sudan with FCDO.

If you have registered but have now left Sudan, call us on +44 (0)1908 516 666.

British Embassy in Sudan

We have evacuated the embassy because of a specific threat to diplomats. We will no longer be able to provide in-person or in-country consular support.

Help and support in Sudan

There are currently no British consular officials in Sudan.

If you are in Sudan you can contact our 24/7 helpline at:

+44 1908 516 666

Select option 2 for consular services for British nationals.

Concern for friends and family

If you’re in the UK and worried about a British person in Sudan:

You can also submit a written enquiry, or contact us on Twitter or Facebook.

Malaria risk

Reported malaria cases have increased in Khartoum. See Health.

If you have recently left Sudan, and develop fever or flu-like symptoms, you should seek medical attention straight away and tell them that you have recently left a malarial risk area.

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and potential expenses in an emergency.

Overseas business risk

The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.